Carlos Alcaraz passed one of the toughest tests in tennis by downing seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday to claim his maiden title at the grass-court major. From his own relative inexperience on grass to Djokovic’s unrivalled knack of getting over the line at the majors, the context of Alcaraz’s
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‘Much Stronger’ Sinner Explains His Evolution
Jannik Sinner feels that his physical and mental development have been crucial in him taking the next step at Grand Slam tournaments. The 21-year-old has reached a career-high No. 8 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings and lifted eight tour-level trophies. However, the Italian had lost in the quarter-finals at all four
Djokovic: ‘I Don’t Recall Being So Helpless’
Indoors or outdoors, no matter the conditions, returning Hubert Hurkacz’s serve remains one of the biggest challenges in the grass-court game. Novak Djokovic nonetheless found a way to blunt the Pole’s booming delivery and seal fourth-round victory on Monday at Wimbledon, where Hurkacz sent down 33 aces but was unable to
Gaining In Confidence, Alcaraz Wants Djokovic In Wimbledon Final
Daniil Dazzled By Eubanks’ ‘Total Tennis’
Christopher Eubanks continued his red-hot grass-season Saturday by reaching the fourth round of a major for the first time at Wimbledon. A surprise development to some, perhaps, given that the American is a debutant at the grass-court major, but not to World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev. “I say with my coach
Thiem On Narrow Tsitsipas Defeat: ”It Shows Me That I’m Here’
After losing a decisive tie-break to Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday in the Wimbledon opening round, Dominic Thiem maintained a positive outlook. Following the match, a 3-6, 7-6(1), 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-6(10-8) win for the Greek, Thiem's tournament is over — but he feels his comeback to the top of the ATP
How Alcaraz Is Leaning On Federer & Murray To Find Footing On Grass
Carlos Alcaraz is one of the more experienced 20-year-olds ever to compete on the ATP Tour, his precocious talent already earning him four ATP Masters 1000 titles, a US Open crown and several stints atop the Pepperstone ATP Rankings. But when it comes to grass, the Spaniard is still green. Alcaraz entered
Djokovic: Nadal, Federer ‘Defined Me As A Player’
After capturing a record 23rd major title at Roland Garros on Sunday, an emotional Novak Djokovic was full of pride when reflecting on his historic achievement. The Serbian defeated Norway’s Casper Ruud in straight sets to become the first player to win all four majors at least three times. “I knew that
Ivanisevic: When Djokovic ‘Reboots Software’, It’s Time For ‘Bye-Bye’
Coach Goran Ivanisevic was not concerned about Novak Djokovic’s Roland Garros chances despite his charge’s 5-3 start to the clay-court season. “He has this software in his head that he can switch when a Grand Slam comes. [A] Grand Slam is a different sport comparing to other tournaments. He switches his
